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Xbox 360 Video Comparison

Posted by Zonk on from the one-of-these-things-is-not-like-the-other dept.

GameSpot Hardware writes "GameSpot has compiled a detailed evaluation of what to expect from the upcoming Xbox 360 based on the type of cabling that you are forced to use. The article shows multiple image overlays to show the quality difference created when you take the unit down from its high definition origins." From the article: "In the name of gaming science, we went out and purchased an RF modulator just to see how our 360 looks using the connection. Unsurprisingly, the RF cable offered the worst image quality of all the cable types we tested. Even with our Canon S400, the colors appeared noticeably more faded, akin to a '70s-esque sepia effect. That might look OK if you're taking shots of your friends discoing out to Saturday Night Fever, but it doesn't fly while playing Xbox 360 games."

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  1. Obviously by the+computer+guy+nex · · Score: 3, Insightful

    The quality of the Xbox360's graphics will only be as good as the weakest link. You need a 720p compatible TV, component cables, and a direct connection (no VCR passthroughs). Any less and you aren't getting your money's worth.

  2. Pretty weak article by TripMaster+Monkey · · Score: 3, Insightful


    I don't know why the authors of this article felt it necessary to go out of their way to demonstrate just how sucky a RF connector makes the XBox picture...if you drop that much money on an XBox, and you don't have a television in your house with so much as a composite input, you're officially too stupid to play video games (which is truly stupid indeed).

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    1. Re:Pretty weak article by ThePolkapunk · · Score: 3, Insightful

      So your definition of stupidity is based on how much money a person has?

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    2. Re:Pretty weak article by cornface · · Score: 2, Insightful

      You have provided the most retarded thread I've read on slashdot in ages, and that's saying quite a bit.

      Thanks for that.